US sanctions International Criminal Court in push to dismantle it
Washington has placed new penalties on the tribunal, which it says has become politicized, and allies including European states have pushed back in its defense.
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What happened
The Trump administration imposed sweeping new sanctions on the International Criminal Court itself, aiming to restrict its resources and ability to operate. The US says the court has been politicized and has unfairly targeted Americans and Israelis with war crimes charges. European states, Canada, Japan and the UN responded by backing the court against the sanctions.
Why it matters
The US says the measures are meant to end the tribunal, and the reports note that the court's resources are being restricted. Several US allies have called on others to defend and protect the court.
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